What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Saintes via Nantes and La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Saintes via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Caen to Saintes?

The distance between Caen and Saintes is 750 km. The road distance is 445 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Saintes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 31m and costs €70 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Saintes?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Caen to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Saintes bus from?

Caen to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Saintes train from?

Caen to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Saintes?

The best way to get from Caen to Saintes is to train via Paris which takes 7h 31m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Caen to Saintes bus arrive?

Caen to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Caen to Saintes train arrive?

Caen to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Saintes is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Caen to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Saintes?

Book your Caen to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Saintes?

Book your Caen to Saintes bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 615+ hotels available in Saintes.

Caen to Saintes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
7h 31m
€73–254
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
9h 5m
€29–107
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Caen to Saintescar 445 km
5h 6m
€67–97
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 55m
€111–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saintesbus
9h 20m
€31–75
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain C12
2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 42m
€81–266
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CFR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
11h 16m
€101–403

Caen to Saintes by train and subway

48Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.9 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Saintes via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Saintes via Nantes and La Rochelle in around 9h 20m.

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